Abstract: Embodiments provide a method for fabricating a three-dimensional (3D) object from a digital representation of the 3D object stored in a computer readable media, the method comprising relatively driving a nozzle with respect to a build platform, wherein the 3D object is being fabricated on the build platform and while relatively driving the nozzle with respect to the build platform, depositing, via the nozzle, printing material to fabricate a first sub-wall of the 3D object in a layer. The method further comprises while further relatively driving the nozzle with respect to the build platform, depositing, via the nozzle, printing material to fabricate a second sub-wall of the 3D object in the layer and adjacent to the first sub-wall. The second sub-wall is fabricated such that (i) the second sub-wall periodically contacts the first sub-wall and (ii) a void is periodically present between the second sub-wall and the first sub-wall.

Abstract: An injection device includes a housing, a plunger, a drive gear and a release trigger. The plunger includes a leadscrew and a cap attached thereto where, in use, the cap engages a bung of a cartridge containing medicament. The drive gear within the housing engages with the leadscrew such that rotation of the drive gear around the leadscrew drives the plunger axially through the housing towards the bung. The trigger includes a locking ring having generally axially extending teeth for engaging with corresponding teeth on the drive gear. The trigger is generally axially movable between an engaged position where the teeth are engaged and prevent rotation of the drive gear, and a disengaged position where the teeth are disengaged and enable rotation of the drive gear. Movement of the trigger between the disengaged and engaged position causes counter-rotation of the drive gear and retracts the plunger away from the bung.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and apparatus for dark-fire curing of tobacco. Specially, the present invention provides a central control system for controlling and adjusting conditions within a structure utilized for curing dark-fired tobacco, for example by remotely turning the ventilation fan on or off. Additionally, the invention provides for an external smoking structure incorporated into the control system. This allows for simultaneous control of external smoking, that is smoking that is physically separated from curing, and the transportation of smoke into the into the dark-fire curing structure, in addition to the control of the curing structure itself.

Abstract: An injection device includes a housing, a receptacle for receiving a medicine cartridge and configured for attachment to a proximal end of the housing, and a leadscrew having an end for engaging with a bung of a cartridge. The leadscrew has a first thread extending axially along an outer surface thereof and at least one axially extending guide track. The injection device includes a rotatable drive mechanism for engaging with the first thread or guide track, and a guiding element for engaging with the other of the first thread or guide track, the guiding element being non-rotatable with respect to the housing during an injection operation, whereby rotation of the drive mechanism causes the leadscrew to move axially in a proximal direction in order to deliver a dose from the cartridge. The injection device further includes a stop member located proximal to the rotatable drive mechanism and the guiding element.

Abstract: An injection device includes a housing, a plunger, a drive gear and a release trigger. The plunger includes a leadscrew and a cap attached thereto where, in use, the cap engages a bung of a cartridge containing medicament. The drive gear within the housing engages with the leadscrew such that rotation of the drive gear around the leadscrew drives the plunger axially through the housing towards the bung. The trigger includes a locking ring having generally axially extending teeth for engaging with corresponding teeth on the drive gear. The trigger is generally axially movable between an engaged position where the teeth are engaged and prevent rotation of the drive gear, and a disengaged position where the teeth are disengaged and enable rotation of the drive gear. Movement of the trigger between the disengaged and engaged position causes counter-rotation of the drive gear and retracts the plunger away from the bung.

Abstract: An injection device includes a housing, a receptacle for receiving a medicine cartridge and configured for attachment to a proximal end of the housing, and a leadscrew having an end for engaging with a bung of a cartridge. The leadscrew has a first thread extending axially along an outer surface thereof and at least one axially extending guide track. The injection device includes a rotatable drive mechanism for engaging with the first thread or guide track, and a guiding element for engaging with the other of the first thread or guide track, the guiding element being non-rotatable with respect to the housing during an injection operation, whereby rotation of the drive mechanism causes the leadscrew to move axially in a proximal direction in order to deliver a dose from the cartridge. The injection device further includes a stop member located proximal to the rotatable drive mechanism and the guiding element.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus, which may be a printer, includes an image acquisition subsystem and a processing subsystem. The image acquisition subsystem includes an imager and a source. The imager is configured to scan an image while the image acquisition subsystem moves with respect to the image forming apparatus and configured to provide electrical signals including information related to the scanned image. The source is configured to emanate electromagnetic radiation based on the electrical signals. The processing subsystem includes a receiving component configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation emanated from the source of the image acquisition subsystem. The image forming apparatus also includes a structure supporting both the image acquisition subsystem and the processing subsystem.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes apparatuses and techniques for programmatic sensing of capacitive sensors. In some aspects, a first set of instructions are executed that drive an output to a predetermined state for a duration of time effective to charge a capacitive sense element, a second set of instructions are executed that monitor a voltage level of the capacitive sense element, the second set of instructions executed for a number of iterations until the voltage level of the capacitive sense element crosses a predefined threshold, and user interaction with the capacitive sense element is determined based on the number of iterations that the second set of instructions execute.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques and apparatuses for low-memory-usage arbitrary waveform representation or generation. These techniques and/or apparatuses enable representation and/or generation of arbitrary waveforms using less memory than many current techniques, thereby reducing costs or memory size. Further, in some embodiments the techniques and apparatuses generate arbitrary waveforms without using processor resources.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques and apparatuses for low-memory-usage arbitrary waveform representation or generation. These techniques and/or apparatuses enable representation and/or generation of arbitrary waveforms using less memory than many current techniques, thereby reducing costs or memory size. Further, in some embodiments the techniques and apparatuses generate arbitrary waveforms without using processor resources.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus, which may be a printer, includes an image acquisition subsystem and a processing subsystem. The image acquisition subsystem includes an imager and a source. The imager is configured to scan an image while the image acquisition subsystem moves with respect to the image forming apparatus and configured to provide electrical signals including information related to the scanned image. The source is configured to emanate electromagnetic radiation based on the electrical signals. The processing subsystem includes a receiving component configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation emanated from the source of the image acquisition subsystem. The image forming apparatus also includes a structure supporting both the image acquisition subsystem and the processing subsystem.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques and apparatuses for low-memory-usage arbitrary waveform representation or generation. These techniques and/or apparatuses enable representation and/or generation of arbitrary waveforms using less memory than many current techniques, thereby reducing costs or memory size. Further, in some embodiments the techniques and apparatuses generate arbitrary waveforms without using processor resources.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus, which may be a printer, includes an image acquisition subsystem and a processing subsystem. The image acquisition subsystem includes an imager and a source. The imager is configured to scan an image while the image acquisition subsystem moves with respect to the image forming apparatus and configured to provide electrical signals including information related to the scanned image. The source is configured to emanate electromagnetic radiation based on the electrical signals. The processing subsystem includes a receiving component configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation emanated from the source of the image acquisition subsystem. The image forming apparatus also includes a structure supporting both the image acquisition subsystem and the processing subsystem.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques and apparatuses for low-memory-usage arbitrary waveform representation or generation. These techniques and/or apparatuses enable representation and/or generation of arbitrary waveforms using less memory than many current techniques, thereby reducing costs or memory size. Further, in some embodiments the techniques and apparatuses generate arbitrary waveforms without using processor resources.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus, which may be a printer, includes an image acquisition subsystem and a processing subsystem. The image acquisition subsystem includes an imager and a source. The imager is configured to scan an image while the image acquisition subsystem moves with respect to the image forming apparatus and configured to provide electrical signals including information related to the scanned image. The source is configured to emanate electromagnetic radiation based on the electrical signals. The processing subsystem includes a receiving component configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation emanated from the source of the image acquisition subsystem. The image forming apparatus also includes a structure supporting both the image acquisition subsystem and the processing subsystem.

Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring information between a movable system and another system. The movable subsystem includes an electrical component providing electrical signal including information. Electromagnetic radiation is modulated according to the information. The other subsystem includes a receiving component that receives the modulated electromagnetic radiation and converts the received electromagnetic radiation into other electrical signals.

Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring information between a movable system and another system.

Abstract: A media transport system is provided including providing a drive system, driving a drive train using the drive system, using the drive train to drive a media driver, and braking the drive train using a drive gear brake.

Abstract: A multiple-function inkjet printing system includes a media transport assembly which routes a print medium through the inkjet printing system, a carriage assembly which holds an inkjet print head assembly and traverses the print medium, a scan assembly connected to the carriage assembly which holds a scan head and traverses a scan medium, and a single motor operatively coupled to the carriage assembly. As such, the single motor drives both the carriage assembly and the scan assembly.

Abstract: Pulse width modulation systems and methods are described. In one aspect, a pulse width modulation system includes a register and a code word generator. The code word generator has an input for receiving a specified output frequency and a specified duty cycle and is operable to generate code words of different lengths. The code word generator is operable to generate a base code word having a length set to achieve the specified output frequency and having a thermometer code value set in accordance with the specified duty cycle. The code word generator is further operable to load the register with a code word pattern including a sequence of one or more copies of the base code word.